Southeast Asia’s haze crisis will persist until polluters pay

After 11 road accidents, English villagers knit fake police officers to slow down drivers

Villagers in Fillongley, England, spent four months knitting life-sized traffic officers, fake speed cameras and roadside figures after 11 accidents were recorded at a junction over four years. Installed on October 13, the handmade displays have reportedly prompted some drivers to slow down. However, one knitted RAF officer has apparently been stolen, while residents continue to await permanent road safety improvements.

US pest inspections faced a $325 million funding gap in 2011

Space entrepreneur made first million at 27, caps kids’ inheritance to 8 figures

Five Years Of Pay-It-Forward Meals: JBJ Soul Kitchen marks milestone; more than half of guests are in need

JBJ Soul Kitchen recently marked a significant milestone, celebrating five amazing years of service to the community. Founded by Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, the restaurant is committed to providing nourishing meals to students and local residents, regardless of financial means. With over 14,000 meals served, it actively combats food insecurity.

This Cold War missile silo in Kansas plunges 182 feet underground; its converted command centre is now a home listed for $1.6 million

A former missile silo in Kansas is listed for sale at $1.6 million after conversion. The property includes 2,500 square feet of livable space and a 182-foot silo. Originally built for military purposes, this site has modern amenities like high-speed internet. Future possibilities for the property include conference venues or residential condominiums. Buyers must consider the unique maintenance requirements of this underground structure before purchase.

French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says

Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.

Goose Creek Substation Dispute: Judge raps Xcel over bad faith; appeal tests eminent domain limits

A contentious legal battle has arisen between Xcel Energy and the Dickey family regarding land essential for renewable energy initiatives. Xcel is contesting a recent ruling that restricts its eminent domain authority for an easement in Colorado. The conflict primarily revolves around fair compensation and proposed power line routes that impact the family's agricultural endeavors.

Oklahoma’s 1938 Art Deco landmark reopens after $70 million restoration

Oklahoma's recent $70 million enhancement of the Jim Thorpe Memorial Office Building marks a significant achievement. This renovation not only modernizes the infrastructure but also respects the impressive Art Deco aesthetics. With four state agencies set to operate within, accessibility to public services will improve. The introduction of public art further ties the building to Jim Thorpe's Olympic history, demonstrating a perfect blend of contemporary needs and rich heritage.

Milan luxury shops close for fear of further unrest, gov't prepares new crackdown

MILAN — Shops in central Milan closed early and boarded up their windows on Monday, fearing a new wave of unrest after two days of protests that saw demonstrators clash with police, loot stores and vandalise property. Most stores in Milan's Via Montenapoleone luxury shopping district, home to brands including Chanel, Tiffany and Dior, had removed merchandise from their windows as a precaution, while police patrolled the street and a handful of tourists looked on. Several hundred hooded protesters, many believed to be minors, set bins ablaze and looted shops in the city centre over the weekend after an initially peaceful demonstration on Saturday over poor public services and rising costs. Among the stores ransacked were sports retailers Decathlon and Arc'teryx and mobile phone operator Vodafone, television footage showed. Stores such as clothing brands Levi's and Under Armour, as well as Decathlon, covered their shop windows with cardboard and wooden panels. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who faces a national election next year, condemned the violence and chaired a meeting with

What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict?

CAIRO — Egypt's parliament is expected to vote next week on whether to authorise the armed forces to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen's Houthis if Riyadh requests its support. The move would bring the Arab world's most populous country closer to direct military involvement in the widening conflicts unleashed by the U.S.-Israeli air assault on Iran in February. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi requested the approval in a speech on Saturday, saying Egypt would "never, never forget our brothers in the Gulf" and telling Saudi Arabia's leaders that Cairo would "take any measure to protect you". Like the Gulf states that have come under attack from Tehran in the Iran war, Egypt is a longstanding partner in the U.S.-led security order that is being tested by the conflict. What is Egypt's stance on the Iran war? Sisi's comments marked a clear escalation from the more measured tone authorities have tended to adopt since the Iran war started. Though Egypt has repeatedly voiced strong support for its Gulf allies, Cairo has stopped short of publicly committing itself to a direct comb

Kenyan starvation cult leader convicted in deaths of nearly 200 children

MOMBASA, Kenya — A Kenyan court on Monday found starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie and about 30 others guilty of murder over the deaths of 190 children and one adult in one of the world's worst cult-related disasters in recent history. Mackenzie and his co-accused will be given their sentence on November 6. He was arrested in 2023 after police received a tip-off, and weeks later authorities began uncovering bodies in shallow graves in the Shakahola Forest near the coast in southeastern Kenya. Prosecutors say Mackenzie and his Good News International Church organised a Christian doomsday sect in which they ordered followers to starve themselves and their children to death to go to heaven before the world ended. Mackenzie denied murder charges, saying he did not force the victims to starve, but the court rejected that argument. In total, more than 400 bodies have been recovered from the Shakahola Forest. Many were severely decomposed, with only 26 bodies able to be identified. Monday's judgment covered 191 deaths while investigations into the other deaths are ongoing. Families in court t

France in turmoil: What might follow a weekend of riots?

PARIS — France saw some of the worst unrest in years at the weekend as huge protests across the country over the cost of living and underfunded public services descended into riots and looting. Limoges town hall was torched and more than 3,000 shops were pillaged or damaged, according to the government, as violent groups clashed with police in cities across the country. While mayors of France's biggest cities demanded answers from the government on Monday over what they say was a lack of preparation, authorities rushed to set up support measures for impacted businesses and bolster security as calm returned to the streets. Here is the latest on the situation in France: What will the government do to quell the violence, compensate victims? Some 2,400 people were arrested during the weekend and police investigators are poring over online videos and images to track down looters. Partial curfews are being organised in some municipalities while the government has said it will increase police numbers on the ground, especially for next weekend if it sees renewed protests. It has not specified h